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Learn how to get into a lab and what to expect! Now with a handy email template for reaching out to professors with!
Find the slides here.
For all you STEM and pre-health students out there, do you ever feel overwhelmed by the search for meaningful extracurriculars? We get it! That's why we've made a presentation about how to get valuable volunteering, work, research, and internship experiences.
Find the slides here.
Find the slides here. As always you're welcome to ask us questions via email or messages.
This meeting we watched an episode of Unnatural Selection on Netflix, a show that focuses on cutting-edge gene-editing research!
Slides found here.
This meeting we talked about how to properly keep your groceries fresh! Did you know all these ways that bacteria spoils your food? We also went over our plans for volunteering at the annual Turkey Drive!
Find the powerpoint here.
Maskne is the bane of everyone's existence. But what actually causes it? And could we actually defeat it once and for all? Find out here.
(plus, E-board member Lauren put a fun spin on this with a custom game of Clue!)
Find the slides here. If you want to learn more about extracurriculars, classes, major/minor requirements, or anything at all, don't be afraid to shoot us an email or a message!
Unwind before finals by making yogurt from scratch!
Using various strains of bacteria cultures, we made mesophilic bacteria with milk.
Slides from the meeting (prepared by Kathleen) can be found here. (includes instructions and supplies if you'd like to try it at home :))
Our first in-person meeting of the year!
In this meeting we discussed research opportunities on and off-campus, advice for reaching out to professors, and the E-board opened up about how their own journey into research!
Slides from the meeting (prepared by Reshma) can be found here. If you have any questions at all or would like us to help you write an email, feel free to send us an email at microbiology@binghamtonsa.org!
Panelists include:
Samantha Miller: SGU Medical School associate admissions director
Dr. Adam Underwood, Ph.D, DSD: Practicing dentist and member of the Buffalo University Dental School admissions board
Mikayla Gowett, PA-C: Recent graduate from Daemon College physician assistant studies program, practicing PA
Panel moderated by 2020-2021 president Renate Gerstenberger
At this panel we talked through wanting to become a healthcare professional, what undergraduate experiences are worthwhile, and the application process.
Guest speakers include:
Dr. Alex Dainis:
Alex Dainis is a freelance science communicator and video producer with eight years of experience producing digital, educational content for the web. Her background includes a PhD in genetics from Stanford University, and she was honored to be a 2019 Jackson Wild Media Lab Fellow. Her long-running YouTube channel brings biology and genetics to over 40,000 subscribers and her science communication efforts have reached millions of viewers across multiple social media platforms. Now based in Los Angeles, CA, she has created Helicase Media LLC to focus on bringing humanity and storytelling to science via online media.
Marco:
Marco is a natural farmer and entrepreneur who uses microbiology concepts to enhance soil and maximize plant growth! His business focuses on selling microorganism solutions and nutrients as well as other things you need for your garden. The intersection of environmentalism and microbiology really captivated me. He has a really interesting and educational instagram everyone should check out that sent me and Kristie down a rabbit hole and now our parents are in for a huge surprise when we come back home and dig up their yard to plant a natural garden!
At this event we talked exploring career options and how to look into different types of careers. As well as going
Recording can be found here.
Here's the presentation containing information about how to expand your resume while at Binghamton University
If you want the Microbio E-board help you reach out to faculty for a research position either by proofreading your email or helping you get started with where to look email us at microbiology@binghamtonsa.org
Dr. Kathryn Cherny received her Ph.D from Binghamton University in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Microbiology. While working at Sephora Dr. Cherny formd the ideas of what would become her skincare company: microBELLA cosmetics. Using her knowledge of research she created what she describes as "kombucha for your face" with microbiology ideals and science.
During this webinar Dr. Cherny talks about the philosophy of her company and why she focuses microBELLA research on the microbiota of the face, as well as opportunities in Binghamton students should take advantage of that allowed her to start her company.
You can learn more about microBELLA cosmetics on their Facebook or Instagram.
The audio recording from this event can be found here and to view the zoom chat look here.
During this presentation the Microbiology Club (2020-2021) secretary Kathleen Lu gave a presentation on what Biofilms are, why everyone should care about them, and how you can get involved with biofilms research on campus. 2020-2021 president Renate Gerstenberger talked a little about her experience researching biofilms in Binghamton University's SRI program. After this, Dr. Light gave a presentation about her journey becoming a researcher and how she got to where she is today.
Dr. Light received her Ph.D in cell/molecular biology, Microbiology from Binghamton University in 2017. She is currently a research assistant professor, first-year research immersion program (FRI) and assistant director, summer research immersion program (SRI) at Binghamton University.
During this presentation the Microbiology Club (2020-2021) went over opportunities students have for volunteering and shadowing during the covid-19 crisis.
Eboard members Renate Gerstenberger and Kristie Chan went over volunteering websites and phone apps as well as where to find virtual shadowing, how to keep track of your hours, and eboard applications for the 2021-22 school year.
You can view this presentation here.
